Public Safety
Downtown vandalism on the rise, Police offer cash rewards to credible tipsters
According to the Rochester Police Department, spray paint vandalism is on the rise in the downtown area. Police are encouraging…
Police Chief seeks nominations for Red Hayes Community Ambassador Award
Chief Gary M. Boudreau is pleased to announce that the Rochester Police Department is accepting nominations for the Rochester, NH…
City Hall and Public Library open for cooling during high temps, Public Pool schedules available daily
With high temperatures forecasted for the next several days, the City of Rochester is encouraging residents to utilize the Public…
Teen cyclist seriously injured, Police issue safety tips
On Friday, July 15th, around 10:30pm, Rochester Police, Fire, and EMS responded to a car and bicycle-related accident with serious…
Public Health officials provide tips to help residents avoid rodent infestations
In order to keep Rochester homes and neighborhoods safe and clean for all, Public Health officials are providing helpful tips…
Dennis Dube is the next Fire Chief for the City of Rochester
In a letter to staff on June 23rd, City Manager Blaine Cox announced that Dennis Dube has accepted the position…
Air Pollution Levels Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, Predicted for Sunday
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) is expecting air pollution concentrations to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive individuals…
Deputy Chief of Prevention: “Sprinklers and smoke detectors save lives.”
On June 19th, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in a 2.5-story building with 3 apartment…
Superintendent says Rochester Schools are committed to student safety
At the June 9th School Board meeting, Superintendent Kyle Repucci briefly talked about student safety in his opening report. Repucci…
Dispatchers Khristine Bibeau and Michelle Kochanowicz awarded the Distinguished Unit Award
In the early hours of Tuesday, June 15, 2021, the Rochester Communications Center received a call for an individual in…
Eversource: Be prepared for hurricane season
With another above-average Atlantic hurricane season forecast for 2022, beginning June 1, the energy company is highlighting those preparedness efforts…
Police investigating recent downtown vandalism
The Rochester Police Department is currently investigating several cases of tag vandalism on Wallace Street and Columbus Avenue, in the…